7. James I in his last years

What was a faction?

groups of people who tries to influence and dominate the King

Who were the two main faction groups?

• Howard (crypto Catholics)

• Abbot Pembroke (anti-Catholic)

Who was Buckingham and why was he important?

Young man who rose ranks in 1614 brought in by the Abbot Pembroke faction; had major influence over the King

Who was Carr and what was the contraversy?

one of the Kings favourites who the Howards used to get rid of Overbury and make the King more tolerant to Catholics - he was accused of poisoning Overbury

Why were the scandals bad for James?

Made him look bad

What were the two key problems with religion 1618-25?

• 30 Year War

• Armenians

How were the finances during 1618-25 and what was Cranfield’s impact?

Cranfield was brought in after Suffolk and tries to lessen the King’s extravagance but the courtiers where too greedy

What was the Puritan problem?

Declaration of Sport 1618 - Puritans weren’t allowing people to have fun after mass - James didn’t like this but he didn’t enforce the Law

Who were the Arminians and what did they believe in?

Protestants who shared similar Catholic traditions - Crown authority; hierarchy; ceremonies; salvation was open; denied pope authority